Jersey Hospice Care is looking for a Senior Nurse Care Coordinator, who will primarily be based at Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, but will also have a base at the Jersey General Hospital.
The Living Well Team will work alongside the Specialist Palliative Care Team in the Community, Hospice and Hospital teams.
Working autonomously, the post holder will identify and support patients and their families, with a life limiting condition, for patients within the last 12 months of life. Operating within the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), the post holder will ensure that all identified holistic needs are coordinated, the focus is on supporting living well, whilst caring for people in their homes, or the hospital setting.
Person centred care is key to this role to ensure the provision of high-quality care that addresses the spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. This will include the holistic needs assessment and the planning and implementation of programmes of care, which take account of present and future wishes, and advance care planning. To that end the post holder will signpost and coordinate care, working closely with other agencies, as part of the wider MDT involved to the benefit of the patient and their families.
The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse, qualified to degree level or equivalent education.
They will have completed Communication skills training or have a willingness to undertake. The post holder will have completed the European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care or be willing to undertake within 1 year of appointment
Jersey Hospice Care offer a competitive remuneration package, including private medical cover, pension, free parking and a relocation package for applicants outside of Jersey.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Jersey Hospice Care is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate equality and diversity and actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Jersey Hospice Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people at risk.